To minimize host-side CPU utilization, VIA Velocity Gigabit Ethernet Controllers adopt an adaptive interrupt scheme to reduce interrupts made to the processor, and maximize the use of packet bursts for efficient PCI bandwidth usage. The Velocity controllers can further offload tasks from the host CPU to improve the overall system performance with TCP/UDP/IP checksum, and TCP segmentation offloading.

Low Power: With a 0.15um design and 3.3V low voltage required power supply, VIA Networking’s VT6122 Velocity Gigabit Ethernet controller fully supports the latest ACPI, WoL, and PCI Power Management standards. The controllers will also automatically switch from 1000Mbps to 100 or 10Mbps in standby mode, further reducing power consumption.

GigaCheck™ Software Interface: A full software suite that enables comprehensive cable diagnostics, operating analysis, and status information. The software also can provide information regarding connection speed, link quality, cable analysis, and VLAN management – all in an easy to use attractive interface.